THE GOULD CHARITABLE TRUST
Main aim is to provide funds to charities which provide self-help.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds decreased to £725,558 from £857,390 in the prior year, driven by charitable donations of £96,600 and a net loss on investments of £64,562. The trustees report satisfaction with financial performance and note that the trust relies on investment income, with poor investment performance identified as its major risk. No reserves policy target is explicitly quantified, only a general intention to maintain sufficient sums for future support.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees policy on reserves is to maintain a sum sufficient to enable the trust to continue to support the chosen charities in future years.” — page 3
Trustees
- LAWRENCE JONATHON GOULD
- MATTHEW STEPHEN GOULD
- SIMON HILARY GOULD
- jean bertha gould
- sidney gould
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £30k | £97k |
| 05/04/2024 | £36k | £106k |
| 05/04/2023 | £42k | £75k |
| 05/04/2022 | £39k | £87k |
| 05/04/2021 | £28k | £49k |
Common questions
Is THE GOULD CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds decreased to £725,558 from £857,390 in the prior year, driven by charitable donations of £96,600 and a net loss on investments of £64,562. The trustees report satisfaction with financial performance and note that the trust relies on investment income, with poor investment performance identified as its major risk. No reserves policy target is explicitly quantified, only a general intention to maintain sufficient sums for future support. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.